African Turquoise 6mm Star - 15-16 Inch Origin_Namibia/China It is not to be

It is not to be used lightly as it has been said to unleash undesirable truths

it often features a metallic sheen or silvery chatoyancy caused by internal structural healing

Apatite has been labeled the “deceitful stone” due to its close resemblance to other much more valuable gems

These “pictures” have inspired reverence for the stone in many cultures and have been believed to contain hidden messages from the past

which gives it a naturally glossy appearance even before polishing

African Turquoise 6mm Star - 15-16 Inch Origin_Namibia/China It is not to beAfrican Turquoise is not actually Turquoise, but rather a speckled teal Jasper found in Africa and often treated to simulate the beautiful blue to green associated with true Turquoise. It contains inclusions such as copper and iron, creating veins and mottling that ranges in color from rust to black. Considered a stone of transformation and evolution, it is believed to awaken those who carry it to their highest spiritual purpose.